With eight Top 100 recruits, Alabama claims the top spot.

Maquedius Bain has emerged from relative obscurity to become one of the nation's top defensive tackles.

16. Florida StateNumber of verbal commitments: 8Key recruit:Austin GolsonStill on the board:E.J. LevenberryNext year's name to know: Joseph Yearby2015 recruit to follow:De'Andre JohnsonFor serious recruitniks only (2016): Korey CharlesIf it can close with the top in-state players, Florida State will enjoy a strong finish and maintain its spot in the Top 20 and perhaps higher. If it falters toward Signing Day, it will be far behind state rival Florida and potentially Miami.

17. VanderbiltNumber of verbal commitments: 9Key recruit:Johnathon McCraryStill on the board:Cornelius ElderNext year's name to know:Akeem Cooperwood2015 recruit to follow:Rico McGrawFor serious recruitniks only (2016): Gabe AngelMcCrary is clearly the centerpiece of this class while Elder, a hometown target, hangs in the balance. There's a boon of young in-state talent over the next few recruiting cycles, so James Franklin has a chance to bring in some marquee players without looking too far.

18. StanfordNumber of verbal commitments: 3Key recruit: Ryan BurnsStill on the board:Jordan SheritNext year's name to know:Coltin Gerhart2015 recruit to follow:Canton KaumatuleFor serious recruitniks only (2016):Jared GoldwireWith only three recruits, it might be hard to justify having Stanford in the Top 20. However, there are schools with many more commitments who'd be happy to swap for the Cardinal's talented trio.